kona paddywagon

[LoveB]

I'm about to get one... can any owners give me info on them? just gonna use it as a commuter/getaround bike as I dont like riding the MTB everywhere...

I think its still pretty stock/original.. but I will probably change parts out in the future. I'll post pics up tomorrow.

[LoveB]

here she is!

[Mulger bill]

Looks nice all right, Konas are great fun under yer bum.

I'd still like to know why you snuck into my shed for the photo session...

[LoveB]

lol we've just moved in so pardon the mess :p


Brakes feel a bit weak. Or maybe I'm just spoiled by MTB disks. lol Although I was told he put lower end brake pads as the original ones were worn.

[Mulger bill]

Kool Stop pads are one of the best value for money upgrades any rim braked bike can have.

[LoveB]

How much do those usually go for? will try and pop by some LBS' near me tmrw. I havent been to any since we've moved to Sydney. lol

[Mulger bill]

A quick google has a going rate of about $15 an end in Australia, UK sites may well be cheaper.

[LoveB]

Took her out today to the city. hills and all. I never realized how much fun a single gear could give me. lol Hills were surprisingly easier than doing it on an MTB lol

[familyguy]

Top stuff. Chuck some drops or bar ends on for proper leverage and then it'll climb better. The geometry looks very similar to the KHS I just bought. Very enjoyable.

Jim

[LoveB]

Thanks. Gonna have to try and borrow dropbars first as ppl mentioned it might be too big for me to use drops. But I'll have to see how it goes

[familyguy]

Use a 10mm or 20mm shorter stem, it wont be a problem IMHO. You will be more stretched out on drops if you ride on the hoods, but you get more positions for out-of-the-saddle work.

Jim

[LoveB]

I'm hoping to get it liek this



my mrs wants a his and hers thing going on. lol i dont mind it

or this



although maybe in a darker cherry red colour or something. and maybe with tan grips and saddle.